Alachua County, FL - File #: 21-0213

• File #: 21-0213
• Version: 1
• Type: Public Hearing - 5:01 PM
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 3/3/2021
• In control: Board of County Commissioners
• On agenda: 7/6/2021
• Title: ZOX-01-21: A request for a special exception for a major utility (a solar array) on approximately 638 acres located on Parcel 05197-000-000 southeast of the City of Archer on County Road 346
• Code sections: Section 402.113 - Criteria for Approval of a Special Exception

Agenda Item Name:

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ZOX-01-21: A request for a special exception for a major utility (a solar array) on approximately 638 acres located on Parcel 05197-000-000 southeast of the City of Archer on County Road 346

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Presenter:

Gerald Brewington (352) 374-5249

Description:

ZOX-01-21 is a special exception application for a major utility (in this case a solar array) on 638 acres located on CR 346 southeast of Archer.  The facility would generate approximately 50 megawatts (MW) of power at full capacity.

Recommended Action:

Recommended Action

Adopt Resolution Z-21-01 approving the proposed special exception

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Prior Board Motions:

NA

Fiscal Consideration:

Fiscal Consideration

NA

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Background:

This is the fifth special exception application for a solar array in Alachua County (3 previously approved and one denied).  Solar arrays are considered major utilities and institutional uses and are permitted in all land uses and zoning districts by special exception approved by the BoCC.  This 50 MW facility is being built for Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) and will connect to the grid via an existing GRU substation located on the south side of Archer Road at 122^nd Street.

Background materials and comments can be reviewed by clicking:  <https://alachuacounty.sharefile.com/d-s3f4b497efb594662a9646ad115ddcbcb>